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Barbara and her friends in Candombleland /

In the divine Afro Brazilian cult Candomble is an initiation religion centred around possession. The filmmakers concentrate on children who introduce and guide us to this world. The children play at Candomble. Passing from simulation of the representation, the children touch on the possession dance....

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Timbert, Sylvie, Opipari, Carmen
Format: Video
Language:Portuguese
Language Notes:This edition in Portuguese and English with English subtitles.
Published: London, UK : Royal Anthropological Institute, 1997.
Series:Ethnographic video online ; volume 2
Subjects:
Candomblé > Brazil > São Paulo.
São Paulo (Brazil) > Religious life and customs.
African Brazilian.
Religion > Religious practices > Religious rites and ceremonies.
Games > Children's play.
Social events > Dances > Social dances.
Religion > Religious beliefs > Spiritual possession.
Religion > Religious beliefs.
Religion > Religious faiths > Candomblé
Social Sciences > Anthropology > Cultural anthropology.
Candomblé > Brésil > São Paulo.
Candomblé (Religion)
Brazil > São Paulo.
Nonfiction films.
Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In the divine Afro Brazilian cult Candomble is an initiation religion centred around possession. The filmmakers concentrate on children who introduce and guide us to this world. The children play at Candomble. Passing from simulation of the representation, the children touch on the possession dance. Many are eager to be possessed. The film explores what Candomble may offer them.
Physical Description:1 online resource (58 min.)
Playing Time:00:58:00